Jan 9, 2023

Dwain Arden Whiteaker 75 of Colbert, GA., passed away on January 9, 2023. He was the son of the late, Jerald Whiteaker and Linda Thaxton; he was also preceded by his wife, Brenda Whiteaker.

Mr. Whiteaker was a Truck Driver for over 30 years and Vietnam Veteran with The United States Army.

Memorial services are...

Jan 9, 2023

Homer Eugene Bratcher, 90, of Athens, died on Monday, January 9, 2023.

A full obituary for Mr. Bratcher is forthcoming.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 13 at Lord and Stephens, West Chapel at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service. Interment...

Jan 9, 2023

Carolyn Diane Baxter, 63, wife of 43 years to Billy Joe Baxter, died on January 9, 2023.

Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late George Alvin Gunter and Mildred Hazel Dellinger Gunter. Mrs. Baxter worked as a substitute teacher at North Oconee High School and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Jan 9, 2023

Calvin L. Johnson, cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the age of 66.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Sanford Johnson and Suelene Hardman Johnson. Mr. Johnson was passionate about country music and loved playing the guitar and singing. He served as a minister for...

Jan 8, 2023

Robert Wayne (Bob) Pendleton, 91, Comer, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Born in New Middletown, Indiana, he was the son of the late Wilbur and Bernice Pendleton. He was a graduate of New Middletown High School before enlisting in the United States Navy in 1952. After his time in the service, he moved to Madison...

Jan 8, 2023

William Donald Smith, Sr “W.D.”., 86, of Hull passed away on January 8, 2023. Born on February 27, 1936, he was the son of the late Van Mitchell Smith and Drucilla Hill Mann.

W.D was born in Whitehall, GA. and entered the navy at which was 18 during the Korean conflict.  After his military service he began...

Jan 8, 2023

William (Billy) Colquitt, 75, of Lexington, Ga., passed away on Jan. 8, 2023. Born on Jan. 6, 1948, he was the son of the late Coile and Christine Colquitt.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Sandra Colquitt; sons Steven (Paige) of Bogart, Ga., and Brandon (Jessica) of Lexington, Ga.; two grandchildren, Catherine Colquitt and Grant Colquitt,...

Jan 6, 2023

Nellie June Boatright Robertson, 80, of Athens, died on Friday, January 6, 2023.

A native of Alma, GA and daughter of Jesse James Boatright and Goldie Hickox Boatright, June received degrees from Abraham Baldwin College and the University of Georgia. She worked as a County Extension Agent in Candler County and taught for 21 years as a...

Jan 5, 2023

James Edward Hurt, 75, of Jefferson, passed away on January 5, 2023. Born on February 9, 1947, he was the son of the late Joseph Hurt and Hesta Murphrey.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, John Hurt, Charles Hurt, Joann Ashford.

Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Hurt; children,...

Jan 5, 2023

Henry Lonnie Booth, 96, of Danielsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

Born in Oglethorpe County, he was a son of the late Erla Booth and Edna Brown Booth. Henry was a Veteran of the United States Navy and he retired from Westinghouse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Jan 4, 2023

Mary Clay Lill, 80 of Bostwick, GA and wife of 57 years to the late Johnnie Hershel Lill, Jr., died on January 4, 2023.

Born in Lawrenceville, GA she was the daughter of the late Eddie Clay and Eva Butler Clay and sister to the late Roger Clay and Diane Ashby. Mary and her husband Johnnie were...

Jan 4, 2023

Gail Elizabeth Wyatt, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2023 at the age 72.

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of the late Harold Huth and Dorothy Melton Huth. Mrs. Wyatt enjoyed crafting and she loved sewing gifts for those dearest to her. In addition to her parents, she was...

Jan 4, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Magda D. Bennett.  She died on the morning of January 4, 2023, peacefully in her sleep with family by her side at her home in High Shoals, Georgia.  She was 94 years old.

Magda Lelia Dunn was born on August 9, 1928, to James Roland Dunn...

Jan 3, 2023

Phyllis Clay Steinbeck passed away peacefully on January 3, 2023 after a brief illness. Her children were by her side when she passed.

Born in Savannah, GA on December 15, 1939, Phyllis was the daughter of Hunter McGuire Clay and Eleanor Curtis Clay. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Dr. Klaus Steinbeck. She is...

Jan 3, 2023

Dr. James L. Martin, Ph. D, 75, of Greensboro, died on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Born in Amarillo, TX, James served his country from 1971 to 1974 in the Texas National Guard Airborne infantry. From 2001 to 2017 he was Kelly Gene Cook Sr. professor and chair of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Mississippi State University. He...

Jan 3, 2023

Leland Raymond Arney of Watkinsville, GA died on January 3, 2023.

The son of the late Raymond W. Arney and Viola M. (Grimminger) Arney, he was born in Massillon, Ohio on May 28, 1948 and resided in North Lawrence, Ohio.

Lee retired from FedEx where he worked as an auto mechanic.  To say he was...

Jan 2, 2023

A much-loved mother and grandmother, Marilyn Kaye (Reece) Gray, 81, died on January 2, 2023 at her home in Athens, Georgia. She was born on May 27, 1941 in Ringgold County, Iowa, the first of five children born to the late Howard William Reece and Inez Faye Perkins Reece.

She married Lanny Lloyd Gray on November 2,...

Jan 2, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Betty Louise Hawkins. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

2023

Jimmy Edward Tate, 77, of Athens, died November 17, 2023.

Born in Clarke County, GA, he was a son of the late Herman Edward and Frances O’Nell Tate and was preceded in death by a son, Edward Matthew Tate.  A lifelong Athens resident, Jimmy was raised attending Central Baptist Church.  He was an avid fisherman.  Jimmy played...

2023

Michael David and Abby Lynn Evans, of Danielsville, Georgia, passed away together on September 23, 2023, at the young age of forty-four. Mike was born to David Michael and Sue Ann Evans on January 9, 1979, in McCandless Township, Pennsylvania. Abby was born to Steve J. Knezovich and Sharon L. Shelly on May 18, 1979, in Wheeling, West Virginia....